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Project: Mechanosensory Basis of Chemical Defense System in a Rove Beetle

Project: Investigating the Functional Properties of External Sensory (es) Neurons and the Behavioral Role of Mechanosensory Feedback in the Sensorimotor Hierarchy

Physical Sciences 3: Electromagnetism, Circuits, Waves, Optics, and Imaging (Professors: Timothy Milbourne and Stephen Adams)Supported instructors and students enrolled in Physical Sciences 3, a second-semester introductory physics course tailored for pre-medical students.

Fostered an inclusive environment aimed at mentoring and supporting first-generation and/or low-income students, both graduate and undergraduate, throughout the Harvard University Department of Physics. Planned and hosted social and professional development events for first- and second-year undergraduates looking to become involved in physics and physics research.

Physical Sciences 3: Electromagnetism, Circuits, Waves, Optics, and Imaging (Professors: Melissa Franklin and Timothy Milbourne)Supported instructors and students enrolled in Physical Sciences 3, a second-semester introductory physics course tailored for pre-medical students.

Project: Heart-Brain Communication: Investigating the Neural Circuits which Mediate Cardiac Feedback Control in Larval Zebrafish

Project: Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) Noise Reduction via Automated, Atomically Sharp Tungsten Probe Fabrication

Provided comprehensive tutoring services across the Rio Grande Valley to college students with learning disabilities in courses ranging from College Algebra to Multivariable Calculus.

Cultivated close mentoring relationships with five individual clients, actively monitoring their job performance and providing constructive suggestions to enhance their effectiveness in the workplace. Advocated for the fair treatment and ensured accommodations for community members with disabilities in their respective workplaces, fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities for career growth.

Project: Quantifying High Probability Deployment Sites for Downward Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flash Detection

Assisted in the preparation and burial of 250+ gravesites in accordance with state and federal regulations at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery. Maintained 2,200+ headstones, preserving the uniform military aesthetic expected of a state veterans cemetery. Performed routine grounds maintenance across 39 acres of land, including mowing, edging, tree/bush trimming, and herbicide/fertilizer application. Kept detailed inventory of material usage, equipment maintenance, and vehicle mileage.